Chapin Chamber Weekly News & Events
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June is the 6th month of the year, has
30 days and is believed to be named after the Roman goddess Juno.
June was originally the fourth month of the year in earlier versions of the
Roman calendar
and consisted of 30 days.
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It became the fifth month with a length of 29 days following a calendar reform around 450 BCE. In the
Julian calendar
, June was given a length of 30 days again.
June and May are the only two months
that don’t start on the same day of the week as any other month.
June ends on the same day of the week
as March every year.
The zodiac signs for June are
(from June 21 onwards).
June’s birth flower is the rose or the honeysuckle.
Birthstones for June are the pearl, the moonstone, and the Alexandrite which all symbolize health and longevity.
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NTERESTED IN SPONSORING
A CHAMBER MEMBER MEETING IN AUGUST,
NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2019??
For more information contact us here
at the Chamber House
803-345-1100
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The Member-To-Member Discount Program encourages Chapin Chamber members
and their employees to prefer other Chapin Chamber members when making
buying decisions with valuable discounts.
Want to offer a discount to your fellow Chamber Members?
Send information to april@chapinchamber.com
Discounts can be found
HERE
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JOIN US FOR A COUNTY-WIDE CHAMBER NIGHT!!
Thursday, June 13th, 2019
is the Lexington County Chamber Night
with the Columbia Fireflies!!
Come network with our fellow Chamber Members from Chapin, West Columbia, Irmo, and Lexington!
Tickets are $25/per person and include entry to the game, a Fireflies hat, an
ALL YOU CAN EAT menu and post-game fireworks!
It's also the Budweiser THIRSTY THURSDAY, with beer specials all night long!
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Please join us for our June Chamber luncheon hosted by Springhill Construction & NAI Columbia. Our hosts will be discussing everything construction! Come learn proper building methods and what's happening with the development inside the Chapin community.
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There will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A and also an opportunity for your personal input! Big door prizes and take away items for all attendees. Fantastic food from Kelly's Cuisine of Chapin. Come and learn what's happening in Chapin, SC!
Chamber Members are free and Non-Chamber participants pay $10.00.
**Please remember that if you do not receive a registration reply e-mail, your registration has not gone through,
contact April to register**
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Thank you to our ANCHOR & ADMIRAL Sponsors
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Please remember to send your articles by Wednesday morning to be included for Thursday's distribution. This form of advertising is
INCLUDED IN YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP.
Send articles to:
april@chapinchamber.com
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NATIONWIDE - PERRY
INSURANCE GROUP
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They still do insurance. All insurance
Same people, new owner.
New Name
Personal insurance: auto, home,
umbrella & life.
Commercial insurance: General Liability, Property, inland marine, bonds, and workers comp.
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1254 Chapin Road, Chapin
(803) 345-3452
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Thank you to
William Lynch
and the American Legion for their efforts with the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans
Burial Program.
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William was awarded the Jefferson
Award for Public Service.
This award honors those who put others first and recognizes stories of
extraordinary public service.
William serves the Chapin community faithfully as the Funeral Director at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home and
is a volunteer firefighter at Lexington County Fire Service. He also serves on
the Greater Chapin Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors
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It is my honor to serve as an Ambassador for the Chapin Chamber of Commerce. This role allows me to share my passion with new and existing
members in growing our community through business and social networking.
Meeting others gives you the ability to combine expertise and experience from
so many different industries and backgrounds.
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Ultimately, success of any great community comes from staying informed of local concerns and challenges we face, as well as celebrating achievements of our local businesses, organizations, and individuals that help make Chapin great!
I joined Security Federal Bank with over 27 years of experience in mortgage, commercial, and retail banking.
I was born and raised in our community
and therefore make it my main goal to
have a positive impact in the growth
of our community. I specialize in commercial and residential purchases, construction to permanent, refinancing,
and lot loans.
Security Federal Bank, founded in 1992,
is a community bank that not only provides the services and products of a larger institution, they give back to the community. The bank also continues
to receive outstanding ratings for Community Reinvestment.
This distinction is awarded to less than 10% of banks in the country. I also share in the same belief as SFB; you must give back to others that have helped you along the way.
I equally like to devote my free time to serving on various committees within the community and within District Five.
Mary Ciesielski
Security Federal Bank
Ballentine Branch
1790 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo
(803) 569-2700
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Chapin Garden Club invites the Chapin community to celebrate National Garden Week, June 2-8, 2019.
This is to acknowledge the importance
of Gardening and the numerous contributions of Gardeners.
Bouquets of flowers will be displayed
at the Chamber House and at Town
Hall during the week.
Also, there will be a display at Chapin Library about butterfly gardens.
Chapin Garden Club was founded in
1938, and became a federated club
with National Garden Clubs, Inc. in 1945. It is also affiliated with the Garden Club of South Carolina, Inc.
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At Tuesday night's meeting of the Chapin Town Council, Mayor David W. Knight presented to Chapin Garden Club members a proclamation recognizing "National Garden Week"
If anyone is interested in more information about becoming a member of the club, please contact Kathy Ceruti, President,. 803-816-5064.
The Chambers Beautiful Bouquet
was created by Lynda at
The Flower Shoppe
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Ask about private, on-site yoga parties. Perfect for a mom's night, bridal shower, or company event.
summer schedule which starts
Monday June 10th
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Students, don't forget that classes are only $5.00 with valid student ID.
Teachers can purchase an unlimited summer pass for $250.00
($95.00 savings) for use
through August 31st.
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The Chapin Town Council Tuesday gave first reading to an ordinance to annex a 4.76 acre tract of land at 105 Ellett Road, across from the Palmetto Bone and Joint and Chapin High School, the site of new commercial construction.
The tract was purchased from Brinkley Melvin by P.A. Chapin LLC on
March 16th, 2019.
The annexation petition is signed by Gabe C. Waters, representing P.A. Chapin LLC.
On May 23, the contractor broke ground for a new commercial center to be anchored by Müv Fitness, with nine confirmed tenants including three restaurants:
The Kingsman, Eggs Up Grill, and
Diablo’s Southwest Grill, a spa, a dental office and three others.
Land for the new center is currently
being cleared.
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In other business, Council gave first reading to an ordinance amending the town code as it applies to the appointment of a municipal judge and a backup judge, and to supportive municipal judge agreements for bond and other judicial duties. The Lexington County Magistrates Court will be responsible for the appointment of the town judge, rather than the Mayor and Council. Judge Gary W. Reinhart will continue to serve as municipal judge for Chapin and Gary S. Morgan as back-up.
The Town received its 2018 Audit Report, presented by Grant Davis of Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC., who gave an “unmodified opinion”, finding Chapin’s financial records well maintained.
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FRIDAY IS NATIONAL DONUT DAY
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DUCK is outta LUCK
DUNKIN' is FLUNKIN'
KRISPY is getting CREAMED
The party is at Chickenbutt Donuts on National Donut Day!
This Friday June 7th!
Try The Official Donut of Lake Murray!
The Midlands Best Donut!
The hometown FAVORITE!
2130B Dutch Fork Road, Chapin
(803) 862-0048
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Wants to t
hank you for nominating them “BEST AESTHETIC SPA” and
“BEST DAY SPA” in Irmo Chapin
Life Magazine!
They appreciate your recognition of their dedication to helping you achieve your #SkinGoals!
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Flavored Fork
is coming back to The Classy Cruet Chapin store on Tuesday June 11th to show how to make your very own chicken chow mein with a
HEALTHY twist!
These cooking demonstrations are
always so much fun, so beneficial,
and SO informational.
Once the cooking demonstration is over, you will be welcome to try out the delicious food for yourself!
Tickets always go fast, so be sure to grab yours TODAY!
Click the link below for more information and to order your tickets!
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What:
HireRight Job Fair
When:
Thursday, June 13
from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Where:
HireRight’s Chapin Office,
917 Chapin Road, Chapin
Who:
Looking for individuals to fill Customer Service Rep and Verifications Rep positions
Applicants can come anytime between the hours above, should bring their resume, and be prepared for a possible interview.
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*Hire Right previously known as GIS*
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"Nesting" by JJ Casey
29" x 17" Acrylic on Canvas
Artist Statement
Bright Colors and Design artistically inspire my Art work. My art style matured while working in several National Parks. I developed my own style of impressionism while surrounded by nature's beauty. I live on Lake Murray, in Chapin, SC where I find peace and joy surrounded by nature's beauty. My love for life and bright colors expressed in my paintings, is my hope that others will have a sense of excitement as they view my artwork
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JJ was artistically inspired by nature growing up on the Miller Farm in Orangeburg, SC.
Educated at Columbia College, she
worked with the Casey Fireworks family business and raised three children.
During the years of personal growth,
JJ worked in several national parks
where she developed her own style of impressionism inspired by the beauty
of nature.
She finds peace and joy painting at her residence on Lake Murray, Chapin, SC.
JJ has won awards and honors in the Lake Murray Magazine, Crooked Creek Art League Juried Art Show and South Carolina State Fair Fine Arts Exhibit.
She is currently exhibiting in Chapin at Palmetto Fine Arts, First Community Bank, Chapin Chamber of Commerce, TAPS Gallery at Crooked Creek Park, Chapin United Methodist Church, South Carolina State Parks, Table Rock, Hickory Knob, Keowee Texaway, WWII Doolittle Raiders B-25's, South Carolina State Museum, South Carolina Pickens County Museum.
Her chosen media are watercolor, mixed media, collage, and monoprint.
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Donations of all food items are always appreciated.
Click on Food Pantry Needs for the month of JUNE
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Collection bins are located throughout Chapin at the library, Crooked Creek Park, some local churches, and at We Care.
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June 6, 1944, is known most commonly
by the term D-Day.
It refers to the landing of Allied forces on the beaches of Normandy, France staging one of the pivotal attacks against Germany during World War II.
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World War II museums, memorials,
and ceremonies will be honoring the American, British and Canadian forces
who landed along the 50 mile stretch of beaches that day 74 years ago.
The landing of troops on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, known around the world as D-Day, was given the name Operation Overlord. Leading up to
the attack, plans of deception were
carried out to mislead Germany.
The attack included more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 aircraft and landed more than 156,000 troops in Normandy.
There are estimates of approximately
4,000 Allied casualties that day alone.
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On June 6th we can see clearly and
look good doing it.
It’s National Eyewear Day.
Spectacles have been around for about seven centuries, but early versions were only worn by monks and scholars.
It wasn’t until the invention of the printing press in 1452 and an increase in literacy that the demand for eyewear grew as well. Eyewear today not only improves our vision, but it also protects it while adding elements of style and personality.
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Imagine John Lennon without his iconic round frames. Would Maverick be Top Gun without his aviators?
No one would recognize Harry Caray without his trademark face-covering frames. Eyewear can define, outline and punctuate a personality. It can also be a little covert. Who is Clark Kent without his frames after all? Though many may have tried, no one wore the dark tortoise shells better than Audrey Hepburn.
Clearly, eyewear plays a significant role in our lives. From improving vision and protection to providing a variety of style options, it certainly is something to celebrate on National Eyewear Day.
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NATIONAL GARDENING EXERCISE DAY
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National Gardening Exercise Day is observed each year on June 6th and encourages us to maximize the benefits
we reap from gardening by adding some stretches and a few extra steps or squats.
Gardening on its own is therapeutic,
builds muscles and burns calories.
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Some of the gardening activities that are excellent for working your muscles and for burning calories include weeding, digging, spading, planting, pruning, mowing, raking, and walking.
Many of us do not realize the amount of healthy exercise that we can get while working outside in the garden.
It involves a lot of walking back and forth as well as bending up and down along
with other things.
are also an added benefit.
Incorporating stretching into a gardening routine may help to prevent injury, much like it does for any athletic endeavor.
Adding those squats will contribute to building or maintaining muscle, and extra steps may make gardening more aerobic if it increases the heart rate. Gardening and exercise are excellent
stress relievers
, too!
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NATIONAL HIGHER
EDUCATION DAY
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National Higher Education Day is observed annually on June 6th.
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Exponential costs of higher education and the United States opportunity gap have turned a college degree into something of
a luxury for many Americans.
Guiding and motivating future college students through the process of preparing for higher education will help increase their chances graduating with a degree.
National Higher Education Day is designed to educate and inspire students.
For more information, please visit nationalhighereducationday.org
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Every year on June 6th we recognize the fun holiday, National Yo-Yo Day.
This day celebrates this historic toy.
It is the perfect day to get out your yo-yo’s and try your hand at The Sleeper, Walk
the Dog, Shooting the Moon, Around the World or Hop the Fence.
The yo-yo is an object that consists of an axle connected to two disks and a length of string looped around the axle.
It is played by holding the free end of the string, allowing gravity or the force of a throw to spin the yo-yo and unwind the string, then allowing the yo-yo to wind itself back again. This is called “yo-yoing.”
It is believed that the yo-yo was first invented in ancient Greece.
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There is a Greek vase painting, from 500 BC, that shows a boy playing with a yo-yo.
Pedro Flores immigrated to the United States as a young boy. He built a business from a toy he played with in the Philippines called a bandalore. He called it the Flores Yo-yo and between 1928 and 1932 the Yo-yo Manufacturing Company operated in Santa Barbara, California. He later sold his companies to Donald F. Duncan.
The yo-yo was made popular in America when Donald F. Duncan, Sr. manufactured the Duncan Yo-Yo in the early 1900s.
The name “Yo-Yo” was first registered as a trademark in 1932.
- In 1999, the Duncan Yo-Yo was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong in Rochester, New York.
- The National Yo-Yo Museum is located in Chico, California.
- Yo-yoing is a term often used to describe a person fluctuating between two difficult decisions.
- Rare, vintage and retro yo-yos can entice collectors to spend hundreds of dollars.
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NATIONAL DRIVE-IN
MOVIE DAY
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National Drive-In Movie Day is observed annually on June 6th.
Richard M. Hollingshead Jr. of Camden, New Jersey was the creator of the drive-in theater. Hollingshead’s drive-in opened in New Jersey on June 6, 1933.
At this first drive-in theater, the screen was 40 feet by 50 feet and there were 400 car slots. The advertising slogan used was, “The whole family is welcome, regardless of how noisy the children are.”
An Adolphe Meniou film, Wife Beware,
was the first film shown.
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The idea caught on quickly and drive-ins began to pop up in other areas.
In the late 1950s there were 4,000
drive-ins across the United States.
Travel to
Pennsylvania
for the best chance to view the show from under the stars. Pennsylvanians have 30 drive-ins currently in operation. A close second is
New York
. Copiague, Long Island, New York once was home to one of the largest drive-in theaters. It covered over 29 acres and could park 2,500 vehicles.
The drive-in hosted a full-service
restaurant with rooftop seating, a trolley system to take children and adults to the playground and a large indoor theater in case of bad weather.
The invention of color television, VCRs and video rentals along with the increase in land values and the widespread adoption of daylight saving time, led to a sharp decline in the drive-in popularity.
For a comprehensive list of drive-in theaters still in operation today, visit
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NATIONAL APPLESAUCE
CAKE DAY
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National Applesauce Cake Day is observed annually on June 6th. This food holiday is a day to enjoy a delicious piece (or two) of the moist and tasty applesauce cake.
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In any cake recipe, applesauce may be substituted for the butter or oil for a healthier alternative. It is also said that one-half cup of applesauce may be substituted for one egg in some baking recipes for those who have egg allergies.
Following are some applesauce cake recipes for you.
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National Oklahoma Day on June 7th recognizes the 46th state to be
granted statehood.
The panhandled state of Oklahoma is
a dotted series of granite mountain peaks, sloping sandstone ridges, rolling hills,
and plains. In 1803, the land became part of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase.
Across the state, significant sites record the result of the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
crosses nine states and describes the brutal impact on the lives of Cherokees,
Chickasaws
, Choctaws, Creeks, and Seminoles.
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In 1889, several counties in Oklahoma became open to settlement by Land Run. Settlers could claim quarter sections of land only after a specific time (usually noon) on a set date.
Some eager settlers would cross the boundary into the county seeking their preferred quarter section sooner than the stroke of noon, earning them (and the state) the nickname “Sooners.”
From the Arkansas River to the Neosho River, Oklahoma has
scenic
views
, lakes and mountain trails.
Put on your hiking boots and make some
trail mix
for an afternoon adventure. After a good hike, take in
Route 66
for a drive and maybe pick up some barbeque
or something fried. Oklahomans seem
to have cornered the market on nearly everything fried.
To mention a few, we came across fried okra and lamb balls and
catfish
. For something fresh, don’t forget the state fruit.
Strawberries
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HELP ENLIST NEW MEMBERS
& EARN REWARDS!
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Did you know you can earn Chamber Bucks?? We'll give you a voucher for $25 when you refer a new or existing Chapin business to join the Chapin Chamber. Your Chamber Bucks can be used just like cash for Chamber services, including event registrations or sponsorship's, sign rentals, even toward your dues payment! It's just our way of saying Thank You and hoping you'll send more members our way!
Contact us for more information!
803-345-1100
april@chapinchamber.com
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Rebecca Blackburn Hines - Executive Director - director@chapinchamber.com
April Robinson - Administrative Assistant & Newsletter Publisher - april@chapinchamber.com
803-345-1100 | www.chapinchamber.com
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